Welcome to Progressive Action for the Common Good

As progressives, we empower people to take action for positive change and social justice by coordinating a network of community forums and events aimed at educating and engaging citizens to work for the common good of all. Our core values are: Social Justice, Empowerment, Diversity, Sustainability and Community. ​​​

What You Can Do Now - DACA Ends March 5th - Urgent Action Needed!​Call Your Members of Congress Every Week on DACA

Call Members of Congress and tell them to pass the Dream Act of 2017 (S.1615/H.R.3440) or come up with a plan to restore DACA protections by March 5th. After that point, DACA will end. We also want them to work toward larger legislative reform of our immigration system in a humane and common-sense manner. However, that process may take longer than the few weeks remaining before DACA ends.​Background information: The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was rescinded by President Trump on Sept. 5th. On March 5th, DACA will end. Depending on when the DACA recipient last renewed their DACA status, they will lose their legal protections on the anniversary of their renewal. At that point they may lose their ability to work, attend college or graduate school, or drive a car (dependent upon any protections provided by their state).

We need to flood our Members of Congress with phone calls and meet with their offices. We need our U.S. Representatives and Senators to hear that we support our immigrant neighbors and vow to protect DACA!

Sample Script:I’m [your name], your constituent from [City, State]. I stand in solidarity with undocumented youth, and support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. DACA has provided the opportunity for nearly 800,000 young people to pursue their dreams They are contributing members of our country. I urge you to support the Dream Act of 2017 (S.1615/H.R.3440) and work toward larger legislative reform of our immigration system in a humane and common-sense manner. Thank you for passing the message along to my Senator/Representative.

Extra Credit – Ways to Do More to Protect the Dreamers:

Ask your friends/family to call their Members of Congress about DACA.

Come to the next PACG Civil Rights Forum meeting: Check our calendar or Weekly Email Update for next meeting date/time/place.

My Personal Power of 3​Download File

Calling your Member of Congress is as easy as 1, 2, 3...

1. Dial your Member of Congress (MoC) - These are your two Senators and one member of the House of Representatives. All three have offices and phone numbers in both Washington DC and in your local area. Find those numbers here.

2. When someone answers, do the following: tell them your name state that you are a constituent state the issue that you are calling about (for example, the ACA) express your views on the issue; ask that your MoC vote (for or against) it say thank you. Always be polite! Leaving a phone message with the above information is also helpful.

3. Hang up. Then follow up by finding out how your MoC voted. You can call later to express how you feel about that.